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Special Note
Please arrive at each designated meeting point 5 10 minutes in advance. If you miss the tour bus due to late arrival, please proceed to the next meeting point on your own.
Your tour fare includes accommodation at scheduled hotels throughout the itinerary. However, hotels may require a credit card or cash deposit to cover any incidental charges during your stay (e.g., telephone, laundry, dining and other personal expenses).
Travelers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult to join the tour.
Complimentary items included in the itinerary are non-refundable if unavailable due to force majeure such as traffic or weather conditions, or if you are unable to participate for personal reasons. Thank you for your understanding.
The itinerary order may be adjusted according to departure date. The official Tour Confirmation shall prevail without prior notice.
Day 1: Calgary - Sulphur Mountain - Johnston Canyon - Banff Town
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Trip:
Bow Falls,
Surprise Corner,
Banff,
Johnston Canyon
Morning
Travel to Banff National Park, where the day begins on Sulphur Mountain. Ride the Banff Gondola (optional) for sweeping, high-alpine views—snow-capped peaks encircling a dramatic Rocky Mountain landscape.
Midday
Continue to the iconic Hoodoos, wind-sculpted rock pillars perched above the Bow River. Feel the power of Bow Falls as whitewater surges past dark stone, then stop at Surprise Corner for a postcard-perfect view of the river and the legendary Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
Step inside this castle-inspired landmark and enjoy lunch (optional). Guests may upgrade to a refined French-brasserie–style dining experience.
Afternoon
Explore Johnston Canyon, one of the Rockies’ most beloved canyon walks. Follow elevated pathways to thundering waterfalls framed by limestone walls.
If Johnston Canyon is closed due to maintenance or other unforeseen conditions, the visit will be replaced with Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake.
Evening
Check in to your hotel in Banff and unwind, surrounded by mountain serenity
Itinerary Arrangement：
Calgary - Banff Gondola (optional, 90 min) - Hoodoos (15 min) - Bow Falls (15 min) - Surprise Corner (15 min) - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & lunch (optional, 90 min) - Johnston Canyon (60 min) - Banff (overnight)
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
/ Lunch: None
/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Mount Royal Hotel/Banff Inn/Canalta Lodge/Caribou Lodge/Rundlestone Lodge or the same level hotel
Day 2: Banff - Columbia Icefield - Jasper
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Trip:
Columbia Icefield,
Jasper,
Athabasca Falls
Morning
Depart from your Banff hotel and set out on a spectacular journey through the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Travel north along the legendary Icefields Parkway, with an early scenic stop at Crowfoot Glacier, where ancient ice clings dramatically to the mountainside.
Continue to Peyto Lake for a 30-minute visit. Famous for its maple-leaf shape, the lake’s vivid turquoise waters wind through a sweeping alpine valley—one of the most photographed views in the Rockies.
If Peyto Lake is inaccessible due to maintenance or other uncontrollable factors, the visit will be replaced with Waterflow Lake.
Midday
Arrive at The Crossing for lunch (at your own expense). Guests may choose an optional self-serve buffet before continuing deeper into the mountains.
The journey unfolds along the Icefields Parkway, consistently ranked among the world’s most beautiful drives, with glaciers, waterfalls, and jagged peaks lining the route.
Afternoon
Reach the Columbia Icefield, where optional experiences bring you face-to-face with one of North America’s largest icefields. Board the Snowcoach Ice Explorer (optional) to drive directly onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier, standing atop ice formed over millions of years.
You may also choose to experience the Columbia Icefield Skywalk—a glass-floored platform suspended 280 metres above the Sunwapta Valley, offering a breathtaking perspective straight down into the glacier-carved landscape.
Continue north to Athabasca Falls, where powerful, glacier-fed waters plunge through sculpted limestone canyons.
Evening
Arrive in Jasper and check into your hotel for an overnight stay, surrounded by the serene beauty of Jasper National Park.
Itinerary Arrangement：
Banff – Crowfoot Glacier – Peyto Lake (30 min) – Icefields Parkway – Lunch at The Crossing (optional, 45 min) – Columbia Icefield Snowcoach & Skywalk (optional, 150 min) – Athabasca Falls (30 min) – Jasper (overnight)
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
/ Lunch: None
/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Comfort Package: Chateau Jasper, Tonquin Inn, Lobstick Lodge, Jasper Inn & Suites or equivalent、 Economy Package: Athabasca Hotel or the same level hotel
Day 3: Jasper - Maligne Lake - Maligne Canyon - Banff
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Trip:
Medicine Lake,
Maligne Lake,
Maligne Canyon,
Pyramid Lake
Morning
Depart from your hotel in Jasper and begin your journey south through the Canadian Rockies. Travel along a scenic mountain route to Medicine Lake, known for its mysterious disappearing waters and tranquil alpine surroundings. Pause for a short photo stop to take in the stillness of this unique glacial lake.
Midday
Continue to Maligne Lake, the world’s second-largest glacier-fed lake. Guests may choose to join the optional Maligne Lake Cruise (seasonal, approx. 90 minutes), sailing across the 22-kilometre-long lake toward the iconic Spirit Island—often described as one of the most photographed locations in the Canadian Rockies. Maligne Lake Cruise (optional, ~90 minutes): Operates approximately May 29 to October 11, subject to weather and lake conditions.When the cruise is unavailable: The itinerary will be replaced with a visit to Pyramid Lake (45 minutes) and Patricia Lake (15 minutes)
Following the cruise, enjoy optional lunch at Maligne Lake (approx. 45 minutes), with time to relax, explore the shoreline, and capture photos of the surrounding peaks reflected in the turquoise water.
Afternoon
Visit Maligne Canyon, the longest and deepest canyon in the Canadian Rockies. Walk along carved pathways and bridges above powerful glacial waters that have sculpted dramatic limestone walls over thousands of years.
If Maligne Canyon is inaccessible due to wildfire impacts or other conditions, this visit will be replaced with Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and a walk along Beauvert Lake (total approx. 30 minutes).
Continue south along the legendary Icefields Parkway, consistently ranked among the most scenic drives in the world, with sweeping views of glaciers, alpine valleys, and rugged peaks.
Stop briefly at The Crossing for a short rest break to stretch, use facilities, and enjoy mountain views.
Arrive at Bow Lake for a 20-minute photo stop. This glacier-fed lake is celebrated for its wide-open vistas and striking blue waters, making it a favourite photography stop along the parkway.
Evening
Continue to Banff and check into your hotel for an overnight stay, surrounded by the alpine beauty of Banff National Park.
Itinerary Arrangement：
Jasper – Medicine Lake – Maligne Lake Cruise & Lunch (optional, 135 min) – The Crossing – Bow Lake (20 min) – Banff (overnight)
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
/ Lunch: None
/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Mount Royal Hotel/Banff Inn/Canalta Lodge/Caribou Lodge/Rundlestone Lodge or the same level hotel
Day 4: Lake Louise-Moraine Lake-Yoho National Park - Calgary
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Trip:
Citadel Hill,
Lake Louise,
Victoria Glacier,
Moraine Lake,
Spiral Tunnel,
Yoho National Park,
Emerald Lake,
Calgary
Morning
Depart early from Banff and travel west along the iconic Trans-Canada Highway. As the Rockies rise dramatically ahead, pass the striking ramparts of Castle Mountain, its sheer cliffs resembling a stone fortress carved into the skyline.
Arrive at Lake Louise, often called the “Sapphire of the Rockies.” Mineral-rich waters shimmer in vivid blue hues, framed by towering peaks and the Victoria Glacier. From the lakeshore, admire the elegant Fairmont Château Lake Louise, a timeless alpine landmark nestled among pine forests.
Midday
Continue to Moraine Lake (seasonal) for a 60-minute visit. From the viewpoint, gaze across luminous turquoise waters set beneath the jagged skyline of the Ten Peaks—one of the most iconic panoramas in the Canadian Rockies.
Moraine Lake: Typically open from the Victoria Day long weekend (May) to late September / early October, subject to Parks Canada conditions.
If closed: The visit will be replaced with Lake Minnewanka (30 minutes) and Vermilion Lakes (15 minutes).
In this case, the Moraine Lake mandatory fee will not be charged.
Enjoy lunch at Lake Louise Village (at your own expense). Guests may choose an optional Chinese or Western set menu (approx. 45 minutes) before continuing westward.
Afternoon
Travel onward past the historic Spiral Tunnels, an engineering marvel carved through the mountains, and enter Yoho National Park.
Stop at Emerald Lake for a peaceful 20-minute visit. Its jade-green waters ripple gently as red canoes drift across the surface—one of the park’s most serene scenes.
Continue to Natural Bridge, sculpted over centuries by the rushing Kicking Horse River. Here, forest, river, and distant peaks come together in a dramatic natural display.
Evening
Return to Banff to enjoy its lively mountain-town atmosphere before continuing onward to Calgary.
Itinerary Arrangement：
Banff – Lake Louise (75 min) – Moraine Lake (60 min) – Lake Louise Village Lunch (own expense; optional set lunch, 45 min) – Emerald Lake (20 min) – Natural Bridge (15 min) – Banff – Calgary
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
/ Lunch: None
/ Dinner: None
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